Medical Assisting Application Requirements Entry Spring and Fall 2018
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MEDICAL ASSISTING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Below are the general admissions requirements for all health programs followed by the program specific requirements. Please keep in mind that admission to all health programs is a two-phase process: (1) Application to SPCC and (2) Application to Medical Assisting. PHASE I: Complete your SPCC Admissions File Step 1. Complete the SPCC College Application at www.spcc.edu Application to SPCC must be within two semesters of the deadline for Medical Assisting or you must have been continuously enrolled at SPCC for the last year. (Continuous enrollment means that you have been enrolled at SPCC and have not stopped out for any reason. On your application to SPCC, you can apply only to one health program (Medical Assisting). Step 2. Submit official high school or high school equivalent transcripts Graduating high school seniors will be considered with unofficial high school transcripts pending proof of successful graduation. Official transcripts must be submitted after graduation. If you have a bachelor s degree or higher, the high school transcript will be waived upon receipt of college transcript showing conferred degree. Step 3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges A Transcript Evaluation Request Form must be completed and sent to the Registrar for evaluation of prior course credit every time a transcript is submitted. All foreign transcripts (secondary and post-secondary) must be evaluated by an SPCC recognized evaluation company at the student s expense. For specific details, see International Transcript Credit information in the College catalog. Step 4. Prepare for and take the College Placement Test (CPT) You have one opportunity to take the CPT (English and Math). The initial test is free. Students are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review CPT study material prior to taking the CPT. All placement test scores are good for five (5) years. All students are required to take the CPT unless exempt by a waiver. CPT Waivers can be found on the SPCC website. PHASE II: Medical Assisting Program Requirements Step 1. Step 2. Have valid College Placement Test (CPT) scores: DRE score of 151 or higher AND Mastery in DMA 010 through 040 (Score of 7 or higher in each DMA) OR Completion within five (5) years of program application deadline of: DRE 096 through DRE 098 AND DMA 010 through 040 All course work must be at least a C ; and your program GPA must be at least a 2.5 to be considered for admission. The Medical Assisting program is a 1 + 1 diploma/degree option. In order to progress into the degree, students must have successfully completed the diploma option with a 2.5 GPA. 3
Disability Services SPCC provides an ongoing program of services that encourage students with disabilities to integrate themselves into all aspects of college life. The Disability Services provider is available to assist with registration, counseling, academic advisement and arrangements for appropriate accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are established on an individual basis. Students must provide documentation of a disability from a physician or other licensed professional in order to establish eligibility for services. Disclosure The Day cohort will be taught on the L.L. Polk campus in Polkton. The Night/Weekend cohort will be taught on the Old Charlotte Hwy campus in Monroe. All statements in this publication are announcements of present policies and are subject to change at any given time without prior notice. South Piedmont Community College reserves the right to make changes in program requirements and offerings, in regulations, and in fees. Students in the Medical Assisting Program will be notified of these changes when they occur. MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM FAQ SECTION Packet Submission Deadline is November 10, 2017, for Spring 2018 Entry Packet Submission Deadline is June 14, 2018, for Fall 2018 Entry Where do I go for guidance related to admission to Medical Assisting? Attend an advising session after completing your admission to SPCC (Phase 1) to create a Health Application Plan or visit Admissions for questions about the application process. How do I apply for admission to the Medical Assisting program? Complete Step 1 and 2 of the admission requirements (page 2-3). Collect required documents listed on the Medical Assisting application pages (page7-9). Put the Medical Assisting application pages into a manila envelope. Print your full name, SPCC ID, and Medical Assisting clearly in the upper right corner and submit packet to the Admissions Office by close of business November 10, 2017, for Spring, 2018 entry or June 14, 2018, for Fall, 2018 entry. When are students admitted into the Medical Assisting program? Students are admitted fall semester each year. There is no waitlist and selection is based on first-come, first-filled. All health programs have limited seats, competitive admissions. If all seats are not filled, the application period may be extended. Any extension will be posted on www.spcc.edu. How will I know if I m accepted into the Medical Assisting program? Within a month of the program application deadline, you will receive notification of your provisional acceptance by mail. ONCE YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, you must: Complete any steps listed in your provisional acceptance letter by the deadline. Attend two MANDATORY Medical Assisting orientations to be held in July. Current Healthcare Provider or Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification will be required at orientation. Submit the Student Medical Form for North Carolina Community College System Institutions. NOTE: 4
Any medical exam or immunization cost is the responsibility of the student. Specific instructions and deadline for completing the form will be emailed within one week of SPCC receiving your confirmation acceptance of your program seat. Applicants accepted for admission into the Medical Assisting program may be required to complete a criminal background check and a drug screen. Cost is the responsibility of the student. Based on the results of the criminal background check and the drug screen, hospitals or clinical facilities where you will participate in onsite training may deny you access to their facility, resulting in your inability to complete the clinical portion of the Medical Assisting program. If you are unable to complete the clinical portion of your training, you will be unable to progress in the program; therefore, resulting in your removal from the program. How do I calculate my GPA? Only use your completed general education courses listed below. If you ve repeated a course, use the highest grade for calculations. Transfer credit is calculated using the grade earned at your previous college and only credits officially transferred by the SPCC Registrar will be used. You must submit a new Transcript Evaluation Request every time a new transcript is submitted. Grades and credit hours can be obtained from your GO account or the transfer credit report emailed to you when your credits were transferred. CLEP and AP credit is not calculated into your GPA. GPA is calculated using two decimal places and is not rounded. GPA Calculation Chart Credit Hours Grade Letter Grade Value BIO 165 and BIO 166 may be used for BIO 163 (course sub required after acceptance). Students are strongly encouraged to complete General Education courses prior to starting Medical Assisting courses. Please note that General Education courses are NOT required to be eligible to apply. Enrollment Services Contact Information 704-272-5391 or Admissions@spcc.edu Quality Points ENG 111 blank blank x blank = blank BIO 163 blank blank x blank = blank CIS 110 blank blank x blank = blank COM 110, 120, 140, or 231 blank blank x blank = blank MED 110 x = MED 118 x = MED 121 x = MED130 x = Letter Grade : Grade A B C D F blank Value: 4 3 2 1 0 Totals GPA = Total Quality Points Total Credit Hours blank bla blank 5
CURRICULUM MAP Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) 46 Credit Hours Entering Spring 2018 Night/Weekend Co-hort General Education Requirements Number Name Lec Lab Credit Composition: ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry. 3 0 3 Natural Sciences/Mathematics: BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology.. 4 2 5 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3 Communications: Choose one course... 3 0 3 COM 110 Introduction to Communication COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication COM 231 Public Speaking TOTAL 14* *NOTE: Other general education courses may substitute. For complete listing, refer to Catalog. General Education courses are taken during progression in the MA program. s may also be taken prior to admission into the program. Spring Semester 1 st Year Number Name Lec Lab/Clinic Credit MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting 1 0/0 1 MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures I 1 2/0 2 MED 131 Administrative Office Procedures II... 1 2/0 2 MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I.. 3 4/0 5 MED 270 Symptomatology.. 2 2/0 3 Total 13 Fall Semester 1 st 8 Weeks Number Name Lec Lab/Clinic Credit MED 118 Medical Law & Ethics.. 2 0/0 2 MED 121 Medical Terminology I. 3 0/0 3 MED 138 Infection/Hazard Control. 2 0/0 2 MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I. 3 4/0 5 Total 12 Fall Semester 2 nd 8 Weeks Number Name Lec Lab/Clinic Credit MED 260 MED Clinical Externship. 0 0/15 5 MED 264 Medical Assisting Overview 2 0/0 2 Total 7 6
CURRICULUM MAP Medical Assisting Diploma (D45400) 46 Credit Hours Entering Fall 2018 Night/Weekend Co-hort General Education Requirements Number Name Lec Lab Credit Composition: ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry. 3 0 3 Natural Sciences/Mathematics: BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology.. 4 2 5 CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3 Communications: Choose one course... 3 0 3 COM 110 Introduction to Communication COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication COM 231 Public Speaking TOTAL 14* *NOTE: Other general education courses may substitute. For complete listing, refer to Catalog. General Education courses are taken during progression in the MA program. s may also be taken prior to admission into the program. Fall Semester 1 st Year Number Name Lec Lab/Clinic Credit MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting 1 0/0 1 MED 118 Medical Law & Ethics.. 2 0/0 2 MED 121 Medical Terminology I. 3 0/0 3 MED 138 Infection/Hazard Control. 2 0/0 2 MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I. 3 4/0 5 Total 13 Spring Semester 1 st Year Number Name Lec Lab/Clinic Credit MED 130 Administrative Office Procedures I 1 2/0 2 MED 131 Administrative Office Procedures II... 1 2/0 2 MED 140 Exam Room Procedures I.. 3 4/0 5 MED 270 Symptomatology.. 2 2/0 3 Total 12 Summer Semester 1 st Year Number Name Lec Lab/Clinic Credit MED 260 MED Clinical Externship. 0 0/15 5 MED 264 Medical Assisting Overview 2 0/0 2 Total 7 7
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Medical Assisting Diploma Program Estimated Costs This is an ESTIMATE of costs effective 8/1/17. Fees are variable and subject to change. General Tuition and Fees In State $76.00/credit hour Out-of-State $268.00/credit hour Technology Fee $2.00/credit hour Student Insurance $1.40/credit hour Student Activity Fee 1-6 credit hrs = $17.50; 7-16 credit hrs = $35.00 Academic support Fee (Tutoring) 1-3 credit hrs = $6.00; 4-6 credit hrs = $12.00; 7-9 credit hrs = $18.00; 10-16 credit hrs = $20.00 Student Assessment Fee $16.00/semester General Education Fees - 14 credit hours In-State Out-of-State Tuition $1,064.00 $3,752.00 Textbooks for general education courses $600.00 $600.00 General fees (14 credit hours) $115.40 $115.40 Lab fees $30.00 $30.00 $1,809.40 $4,497.40 First Year - Diploma In-State Out-of-State Pre - Orientation Expenses $127.00 $127.00 Fall - Semester 1 Pre-entrance physical exam, immunizations (as listed on health form) Varies Varies Tuition $988.00 $3,484.00 Additional Health Fees $75.00 $75.00 Textbooks $225.00 $225.00 Uniforms (2) $250.00 $250.00 Lab fee $35.00 $35.00 Liability Insurance $13.00 $13.00 General fees $78.55 $78.55 Total Fall Semester 1 $1,664.55 $4,160.55 Spring - Semester 2 Tuition $912.00 $3,216.00 Additional Health Fees $60.00 $60.00 Textbooks $350.00 $350.00 Certification exam fee (MED 260) $125.00 $125.00 Graduation Fees $50.00 $50.00 Lab fees $24.00 $24.00 General fees $87.55 $87.55 Total Spring Semester 2 $1,608.55 $3,912.55 Summer - Semester 3 Tuition $532.00 $1,876.00 Additional Health Fees $30.00 $30.00 Textbooks $225.00 $225.00 Lab fees $14.00 $14.00 General fees $85.55 $85.55 Total Summer Semester 3 $886.55 $2,230.55 In-State Out-of-State Estimated Total Cost $6,096.05 $14,928.05 8
SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM APPLICATION PAGES Application Period for Spring 2018 Entry Ends November 10, 2017 Application Period for Fall 2018 Entry Ends June 14, 2018 NAME: _SPCC STUDENT ID: Address will be used for mailing of acceptance/regrets letters. STREET ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: EMAIL: PHONE NUMBER: _ I am applying for Spring 2018 entry I am applying for Fall 2018 entry PHASE 1: SPCC Admissions File My SPCC admissions file is complete o Current Application for admission (completed within 2 semesters of deadline or continuous enrollment at SPCC you have not stopped taking classes) o All College Transcripts o College Placement Test (CPT) or CPT Waiver All transcript evaluations, transfer credit appeals, and/or grade forgiveness evaluations have been completed prior to submitting my application packet. PHASE 2: Medical Assisting Program Requirements Credit for DRE 096-098 AND DMA 010 through 040. My GPA is (Min. 2.50 Un-rounded; from GPA chart, page 5) You are not eligible to submit an application packet if you have not completed all of the above. You MUST have a grade of C or higher in all program classes and a program GPA of 2.5 or higher (including course credit transferred from other colleges) that is required for graduation from the Practical Nursing program in order to be considered for admission into this program. 9
I certify that all information submitted is both complete and accurate. I also give permission to SPCC to verify any information relating to this packet. Print Name: Signature: Date of Submission: Place required documentation in a manila envelope with your name, SPCC ID, and Medical Assisting printed in the upper right corner of the envelope by June 14, 2018, to the Admissions Office in Student Services. Important: Documentation must be enclosed for all applicable items. Double check packet prior to submission. Letters will be mailed within a month of program application deadline notifying you of your status. Packets may be mailed to: SPCC Admissions Office PO Box 126 Polkton, NC 28135 To avoid the risk of non-delivery, do not mail packets within three (3) weeks of the application deadline. Personally deliver packets directly to SPCC Admissions Office. 10
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L. L. Polk Campus Mail: PO Box 126, Polkton, NC 28135 680 US 74, Polkton, NC 28135 704.272.5300 or 1.800.766.0179 Old Charlotte Highway Campus Mail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC 28111-5041 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe, NC 28110 704.290.5100 or 1.800.766.0179 Lockhart-Taylor Center 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro, NC 28170 704.272.5300 or 1.800.766.0179 Tyson Family Center for Technology Mail: PO Box 5041, Monroe, NC 28111-5041 3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110 704.290.5100 or 1.822.766.0179 www.spcc.edu Revised August 2017 12